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Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector is entering a new regulatory phase after the government overhauled the White Land Tax (WLT) regime and imposed a five-year rental freeze in Riyadh. Together, these two measures aim to cool speculation, stabilise prices and accelerate housing development in line with Vision 2030. Approved by Royal Decree No. (M/244) in April 2025 and published in […]

Abu Dhabi city plans to deliver 8,000 new residential units by the end of 2025, with another 12,800 scheduled for 2026, research from real estate advisory Cavendish Maxwell showed on Thursday. Around 2,700 apartments, townhouses and villas were handed over in the first nine months of the year amid continued demand from end-users and investors. A further 12,400 units are slated for […]

Dubai, UAE – Abu Dhabi City plans to deliver 8,000 new residential units by the end of 2025, with an additional 12,800 on the way in 2026, according to new research by leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell. Some 2,700 apartments, townhouses and villas came to the market in the UAE capital during the first nine months […]

Abu Dhabi city plans to deliver 8,000 new residential units by the end of 2025, with another 12,800 scheduled for 2026, research from real estate advisory Cavendish Maxwell showed on Thursday. Around 2,700 apartments, townhouses and villas were handed over in the first nine months of the year amid continued demand from end-users and investors. A further 12,400 units are slated for […]

Dubai, UAE – Off-plan sales in Dubai’s residential property sector have hit another new record, with 42,000 transactions between July and September 2025, says leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell. Off-plan properties accounted for 76% of all residential sales in Q3, with transactions up almost 24% on the same period last year, the company said. Total residential […]

Off-plan property sales in Dubai rose to an all-time high in the third quarter of 2025, with 42,000 units sold and transaction values reaching AED 138 billion, according to consultancy Cavendish Maxwell. The figure marks a 24 per cent increase year-on-year and means off-plan properties now make up three-quarters of all residential transactions in the city. The surge comes as […]

Muscat, the capital of Oman, ranks among the top trending destinations for 79 percent of travellers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) who intend to take as many or more holidays in 2026 as they did in 2025, according to Marriott Bonvoy’s 2026 EMEA Ticket to Travel Report. The report, based on Marriott Bonvoy’s booking data, also highlights […]

The capital, Muscat, is among the trending destinations for four in five (79 percent) travellers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) who plan to go on more or the same number of holidays in 2026 compared to 2025, the Marriott Bonvoy said in its 2026 EMEA Ticket to Travel Report. According to Marriott Bonvoy’s booking data analysis, other […]

Dubai was officially recognised as the first Certified Autism Destination™ in the Eastern Hemisphere, demonstrating its commitment to accessible and inclusive tourism. The Emirate’s safety credentials also received global recognition, with Dubai placing third and Abu Dhabi first in Numbeo’s city-level safety index, reinforcing the UAE’s position as one of the world’s safest destinations. This reputation for safety and inclusivity […]

Oman’s hospitality sector is entering a new era, with plans to add 9,600 new hotel rooms by 2030, according to a recent market performance report by property consultant Cavendish Maxwell. This expansion will boost the country’s existing inventory of 36,000 rooms by over 25 per cent, with 2,600 keys scheduled for completion by the end of 2025. The growth underscores […]